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Q: Does talking or texting increase the chances of being in a car accident?
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What are the effects of texting and driving?

An accident with possible injuries and death. If you have an accident while texting and someone dies as a result of this you can be charged with negligent homicide and if convicted go to jail for a long time.


Does texting and talking on the phone can cause a car accident?

Texting and talking on the phone are distractions for drivers. Most driving environments require a drivers undivided attention.Added: More and more localities are passing, or have already passed, laws making this activity illegal in their municipalities, and several state legislatures are also considering legislation that would be effective state-wide.


How do you know someone is talking bad about you?

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What is worse talking or texting while driving?

It will have to be texting, since you have to bring away your attention from the road; to the phone to text message. Still, talking and texting on your phone is dangerous and could result in fatal damage towards your life and your car.


What is the most common cause of accident?

the most causes for car accidents is texting or on your cellular phones which is obviously against the law so texting while driving can cause a serious accident or a trip to down town. by amere lavilette


When is a teenager at the most risk for crashing?

by texting,or talking on the phone


When to use word talking?

When texting language isn't enough.


What can the smartphone be used for?

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What is the probability of getting into a car accident while texting?

The probability of getting into a car accident while texting is significantly higher compared to driving without distractions. Studies have shown that texting while driving increases the risk of accidents by at least six times. It is safest to avoid texting while driving altogether to minimize the risk of accidents.


What are the causes of road accident?

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What percentage of automobile accidents occur because of texting in the U.S.?

Currently the research is based on total cell phone use which includes talking and texting. According to published reports 28% of automobile accidents are caused by drivers who are talking or texting on cell phones.